high-handed

adjective
UK: /ˌhaɪˈhændɪd/
US: /ˌhaɪˈhændɪd/

  1. Using power in an unreasonable or unfair way.

    1. He is a high-handed boss, nobody likes him.
    2. The company's high-handed tactics led to a significant decline in employee morale.

  2. Acting without considering other people's feelings or opinions.

    1. It was a high-handed decision, made without consulting us.
    2. Her high-handed manner often offends people, even when she means well.

Synonyms

domineering overbearing authoritarian dictatorial imperious

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "high-handed" in English means: Using power in an unreasonable or unfair way., Acting without considering other people's feelings or opinions..

The phonetic transcription of "high-handed" is /ˌhaɪˈhændɪd/ in British English and /ˌhaɪˈhændɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "high-handed": domineering, overbearing, authoritarian, dictatorial, imperious.

Example usage of "high-handed": "He is a high-handed boss, nobody likes him.". More examples on the page.